The city of Providence is the capital of Rhode Island. However, it can be seen as completely different compared to many other districts that are also in the state of RI. Half of Providence is minorities, which some might say contributes to the high poverty level. On average, less people own homes and vehicles in Providence compared to RI, but this can also relate to the public transportation percent being higher as well. Residents of Providence earn less money, have less quality-health and is considered less safe for the children living there compared to RI as a whole. Even though there are some wealthy areas in Providence, Rhode Island overall is superior in most aspects.
Demographics:
It can easily be seen through Providence’s demographics that this area houses a significant amount of Rhode Island’s minority population. Of the recorded 178,042 people located in Providence, 111,132 are minority (62%). Whereas compared to Rhode Island as a whole, only 24% of its residents are minority. Providence hosts 32.8% Hispanic and over the age of 18 and Rhode Island only holds 10.2%. The Hispanic community is not the only minority that outnumbers most in Providence. The black community in Providence (16%) is slightly higher than Rhode Island (6%) as well. Both Rhode Island and Providence have only 1% of an Asian population. Reported by ProvPlan (a census), Providence has 30% of families with children that are in poverty while being compared to Rhode Island who has 14%. So it is clear that Providence is more in poverty although 86% and 88% of females and males respectively are employed.
Housing:
Housing in Providence compared to Rhode Island overall differs in many way but at the same time has many resembling aspects such as people per household or how many houses there are. The average household in Providence houses 2.66 and Rhode Island houses 2.44 people, very similar numbers. Providence has fewer households in general but they have 5% more households than Rhode Island that hold 6 or more people residing in them. As previously mentioned in demographics, Providence is known more for their minorities. 16% of householders are black in Providence (5% in Rhode Island) and 31% are identified as Hispanic (9% in Rhode Island). Providence also houses less husband and wife households than Rhode Island overall (29% to 45%, respectively). Throughout Rhode Island, not only couples can be found, but elderly couples as well. Rhode Island provides homes to a lot of the elderly, both homeowners and renters (26% and 19%, respectively). Providence elders, age 65 and over own and rent slightly less than Rhode Island as a whole, but not significantly less than (23% and 12% respectively).
Transportation:
Finding transportation is crucial to relocating to various landmarks throughout Rhode Island. 77% of households in Providence have a car; 89% of households in Rhode Island have a car. So evidently people in Providence need to be more ‘transportation savvy’ and they are. More people in Providence (14%) carpool and drive alone (63%) to work whereas only 9% carpool and 81% drive alone to work within the state of Rhode Island. Providence residents use public transportation 5% more than Rhode Island as a whole too.
Economy:
Compared to the entire state of RI, Providence is substantially lower in economic status. When it comes to the median household income, a Providence household makes about $36,925, while the state average is about $54,902. The same goes for the median earnings for both males and females in Providence. The average male in RI earns $37,258, while the average Providence male resident only earns $25,143. That’s $12,115 less which is an imperative amount of money. Females in Providence earn $8,375 less than the average female earning in RI, which is not as drastic as males however still an amount that could be influential to a Providence household. Another statistic of Providence that shows their reduced economic status are their persons below poverty level. Throughout the state of RI, 12.2% of the people account for being below poverty level, while Providence’s residents account for 26.3%, a major difference. Overall, Providence is noticeably below the economic averages throughout the state of RI.
Health:
Providence is not as inclined to healthcare as many other areas of RI. Since their average households make a significant less amount of money than the average RI household, their health factors take the hit. Problems with health start all the way back to birth. In Providence, 22.10% of women have delayed prenatal care, while RI as a whole only has 14.90%. Delayed prenatal care can be the cause of children with disabilities, so the last statistic is directly correlated to the populations who actually have disabilities. 23.1% of the population of Providence has disabilities while RI as a whole only has 20.2%. Providence also has a higher percentage of infants born with low birth weight and the amount of asthma hospitalizations than the state of RI. This information shows that RI has better-quality health overall than the city of Providence.
Safety:
Rhode Island’s public safety is much better than the city of Providence. For every 1000 children, 21.7 of them have an incarcerated parent, while RI’s rate is only 10.4. On the same scale, the average of 19.1 children are abused and neglected as victims. RI is at 13.3 children for child abuse victims. When it comes to domestic violence incidents with children, Providence is at 33% while Rhode Island is at 28%. These statistics show that the state of RI as a whole is much safer than Providence, especially for children.
Conclusion:
Overall, it can be said Providence is ran by minorities. More minorities live in homes in Providence than compared to Rhode Island as a whole. Providence is also known to house more people to one house; even though there are less homes there than when compared to Rhode Island, they are less spacious for the residents. It is also easily identifiable that public transportation is used more often throughout this city. This is necessary considering less people do not own their own vehicles due to their low salaries. Most men within Providence make more money than females but females also earn a significant less on average than those averaged in Rhode Island. The low salaries in Providence can lead to the explanation of why this city has a 26.3% poverty rate. Low salaries usually entail no health benefits either which impact families from the beginning with simple viruses turning into permanent damage or babies developing avoidable defects during pregnancy. Issues such as no health insurance of lack of economic stability lead to frustration and desperate measures. Actions that would relate would be child abuse or taking part in crimes to assist the well being of the family and self for the future. With this, Providence is rated much lower in the safety department than Rhode Island as a whole.
Introduction:
The city of Providence is the capital of Rhode Island. However, it can be seen as completely different compared to many other districts that are also in the state of RI. Half of Providence is minorities, which some might say contributes to the high poverty level. On average, less people own homes and vehicles in Providence compared to RI, but this can also relate to the public transportation percent being higher as well. Residents of Providence earn less money, have less quality-health and is considered less safe for the children living there compared to RI as a whole. Even though there are some wealthy areas in Providence, Rhode Island overall is superior in most aspects.
Demographics:
It can easily be seen through Providence’s demographics that this area houses a significant amount of Rhode Island’s minority population. Of the recorded 178,042 people located in Providence, 111,132 are minority (62%). Whereas compared to Rhode Island as a whole, only 24% of its residents are minority. Providence hosts 32.8% Hispanic and over the age of 18 and Rhode Island only holds 10.2%. The Hispanic community is not the only minority that outnumbers most in Providence. The black community in Providence (16%) is slightly higher than Rhode Island (6%) as well. Both Rhode Island and Providence have only 1% of an Asian population. Reported by ProvPlan (a census), Providence has 30% of families with children that are in poverty while being compared to Rhode Island who has 14%. So it is clear that Providence is more in poverty although 86% and 88% of females and males respectively are employed.
Housing:
Housing in Providence compared to Rhode Island overall differs in many way but at the same time has many resembling aspects such as people per household or how many houses there are. The average household in Providence houses 2.66 and Rhode Island houses 2.44 people, very similar numbers. Providence has fewer households in general but they have 5% more households than Rhode Island that hold 6 or more people residing in them. As previously mentioned in demographics, Providence is known more for their minorities. 16% of householders are black in Providence (5% in Rhode Island) and 31% are identified as Hispanic (9% in Rhode Island). Providence also houses less husband and wife households than Rhode Island overall (29% to 45%, respectively). Throughout Rhode Island, not only couples can be found, but elderly couples as well. Rhode Island provides homes to a lot of the elderly, both homeowners and renters (26% and 19%, respectively). Providence elders, age 65 and over own and rent slightly less than Rhode Island as a whole, but not significantly less than (23% and 12% respectively).
Transportation:
Finding transportation is crucial to relocating to various landmarks throughout Rhode Island. 77% of households in Providence have a car; 89% of households in Rhode Island have a car. So evidently people in Providence need to be more ‘transportation savvy’ and they are. More people in Providence (14%) carpool and drive alone (63%) to work whereas only 9% carpool and 81% drive alone to work within the state of Rhode Island. Providence residents use public transportation 5% more than Rhode Island as a whole too.
Economy:
Compared to the entire state of RI, Providence is substantially lower in economic status. When it comes to the median household income, a Providence household makes about $36,925, while the state average is about $54,902. The same goes for the median earnings for both males and females in Providence. The average male in RI earns $37,258, while the average Providence male resident only earns $25,143. That’s $12,115 less which is an imperative amount of money. Females in Providence earn $8,375 less than the average female earning in RI, which is not as drastic as males however still an amount that could be influential to a Providence household. Another statistic of Providence that shows their reduced economic status are their persons below poverty level. Throughout the state of RI, 12.2% of the people account for being below poverty level, while Providence’s residents account for 26.3%, a major difference. Overall, Providence is noticeably below the economic averages throughout the state of RI.
Health:
Providence is not as inclined to healthcare as many other areas of RI. Since their average households make a significant less amount of money than the average RI household, their health factors take the hit. Problems with health start all the way back to birth. In Providence, 22.10% of women have delayed prenatal care, while RI as a whole only has 14.90%. Delayed prenatal care can be the cause of children with disabilities, so the last statistic is directly correlated to the populations who actually have disabilities. 23.1% of the population of Providence has disabilities while RI as a whole only has 20.2%. Providence also has a higher percentage of infants born with low birth weight and the amount of asthma hospitalizations than the state of RI. This information shows that RI has better-quality health overall than the city of Providence.
Safety:
Rhode Island’s public safety is much better than the city of Providence. For every 1000 children, 21.7 of them have an incarcerated parent, while RI’s rate is only 10.4. On the same scale, the average of 19.1 children are abused and neglected as victims. RI is at 13.3 children for child abuse victims. When it comes to domestic violence incidents with children, Providence is at 33% while Rhode Island is at 28%. These statistics show that the state of RI as a whole is much safer than Providence, especially for children.
Conclusion:
Overall, it can be said Providence is ran by minorities. More minorities live in homes in Providence than compared to Rhode Island as a whole. Providence is also known to house more people to one house; even though there are less homes there than when compared to Rhode Island, they are less spacious for the residents. It is also easily identifiable that public transportation is used more often throughout this city. This is necessary considering less people do not own their own vehicles due to their low salaries. Most men within Providence make more money than females but females also earn a significant less on average than those averaged in Rhode Island. The low salaries in Providence can lead to the explanation of why this city has a 26.3% poverty rate. Low salaries usually entail no health benefits either which impact families from the beginning with simple viruses turning into permanent damage or babies developing avoidable defects during pregnancy. Issues such as no health insurance of lack of economic stability lead to frustration and desperate measures. Actions that would relate would be child abuse or taking part in crimes to assist the well being of the family and self for the future. With this, Providence is rated much lower in the safety department than Rhode Island as a whole.